Dendrobium vinosum

Also known as: Monanthos vinosus in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

Dendrobium vinosum is a sympodial orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 70cm. Each new growth has numerous leaves that grow to 3-6.5cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 70cm

Substrate(s)

• Coarse
• Medium
• Bark

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 132mm to 310mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in December. Temperature ranges from 16C to 26C, highest in May (17C to 26C) and lowest in January (16C to 24C).

Watering

These orchids prefer a wet-dry cycle between waterings, they should be watered frequently but only when the moisture is approaching dryness, where the pot feels light and/or the media looks dry. Keep an eye on mounted orchids in warm weather as they may dehydrate quickly.

Keep moisture levels up during hot weather as the plant is prone to dehydration

Fertiliser

Apply liquid based fertiliser per recommended directions. They can benefit from a high phosphate fertiliser leading up to flowering season, followed by a high nitrogen fertiliser when new growth appears, and a balanced fertiliser in other times. These orchids can also tolerate slow release fertiliser applied 1-2 pellets per cup (250ml) of media.

Use balanced fertiliser year round. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round.